Gastritis s/s

3. enourage bedrest
5. Chronic gastritis, especially if associated with blood loss can lead to anemia. This causes the patient to be tired.
13. Intubation to remove gastric secretions, acid, or air that can cause distention and worsen nausea, vomiting, or pain.
15. The patient’s diet for a few days until acute symptoms get better.
16. Observe for signs of hematemesis, tachycardia, and hypotension. repeat: you should monitor for ________, _______, ________.
17. Monitor every 24 hours if IV therapy is needed
18. let the client relax
20. black tarry blood in stool that indicates upper GI bleeding.
21. Monitor if IV therapy is needed. Detect early signs of dehydration.
22. Swallowing air while eating or drinking, along with delayed gastric emptying from indigestion results in __________ (burping).
23. Food progression after symptoms subside

1. irritation or distention from gas or inflammation stimulates the Phrenic Nerve which triggers _______ (super annoying).
2. bright red blood in stool (less common with gastritis)
4. gastritis causes an inability to absorb B12 which may lead to ________ ________. because of diminished production of intrinsic factor by the stomach’s parietal cells
6. a stimulant drink that increases gastric activity & pepsin secretion.
7. regurgitated food and saliva leaves a bitter taste. This can also be described as a ______ taste.
8. avoid this by administering analgesics and avoiding irritating substances.
9. Look for the presence of occult bleeding and notify the Doctor
10. A smoked stimulant that increases gastric activity and pepsin secretion.
11. might need lifelong replacement
12. a liquid chemical irritant that weakens the protective mucus barrier of the stomach.
14. dyspepsia/indigestion leads to burning and aching pain in the upper abdomen. worsens when laying down (due to gastric acid refluxing)
19. Foods that are spicy or fatty stimulate acid production and worsen symptoms. The patient should avoid these.